Fighting: Practice makes it real, start with a poisonous body.

Chapter 258 The Tragic Xiao Xun'er
"Alright, the Emperor-Slaying Formation is complete. It's your turn, Gu Yuan."

"The Soul Emperor said coldly."

Gu Yuan's gaze fell on the slender figure in the cage, and his eyes narrowed slightly.

"What, you still can't bear to part with it?"

The mocking voice of the Soul Emperor rang out at just the right moment.

"It's her own fault for being so useless, don't blame me!"

Gu Yuan abruptly shook his head, closed his eyes, and when he opened them again, only a coldness remained in them. He clenched his fist, and a dazzling golden beam of light burst forth from his palm, shooting straight into the sky!

“Buzz buzz—!”

A buzzing sound echoed throughout the ancient realm!
Nine golden chains connecting heaven and earth instantly lit up, like nine burning golden dragons. Terrifying energy surged down the chains and poured into the golden cage in the center!

Immediately afterwards, countless tiny chains wriggled like living snakes, continuously pouring energy into Xiao Xun'er's body!
The Golden Emperor's Heaven-Burning Flame was summoned and erupted from his dantian, the golden flames spreading wildly along his bloodline!
“Ughh ...!!!”

Xiao Xun'er screamed in agony.

She could clearly feel her bloodline power being ignited, her life's cultivation flowing away like a tide, and every inch of her skin and every bone enduring tearing pain!
A piercing scream erupted from her throat, echoing across the ancient realm and sending chills down one's spine!
"Xun'er!"

On a high platform in the ancient realm, Gu Yao clenched his fists, his eyes bloodshot. He looked at Xiao Xun'er, who was struggling in pain in the cage, and his heart felt like it was being ripped out.

He truly loved this girl, but at this moment he could only watch helplessly, without even the courage to step forward and stop her!

Gu Qingyang stood beside him, patted his shoulder, and said in a heavy tone, "Don't be impulsive. This is her destiny, which she was born with, and neither of us can change it."

The younger generation of the ancient clans around them also lowered their heads, their eyes filled with heartache and resentment.

Xun'er was their goddess, the most dazzling pearl of the ancient clan, but now she was to be reduced to fuel for the rise of the clan. This cruelty was hard for them to accept.

However, in a dark corner of the ancient world, a completely different scene unfolded.

Clad in jet-black armor, Ling Quan lurked in the shadows like a ghost, gazing at the tormented Xiao Xun'er in the sky. A maniacal light shone in his eyes, and a bloodthirsty smile curled at the corner of his mouth.

"Hahahaha... Gu Xun'er, you've finally met your match! Weren't you the high and mighty princess of the ancient clan? Didn't you look down on me?"

And now? You're still struggling like a bitch!

Lingquan lowered his voice and laughed wildly, his laughter filled with resentment and malice that had been suppressed for many years.

He would never forget how Xiao Jibai and Xiao Yan humiliated him back in the Sword Emperor Ruins!

He would never forget that the young lady he admired and respected not only did not help him, but also protected those two outsiders at every turn!
The love that once existed has long since turned into hatred amidst the daily humiliation and jealousy!
"This isn't over yet!"

The killing intent in Lingquan's eyes grew even stronger: "And Xiao Jibai, and Xiao Yan!"
Today, I will personally witness your tragic end, one by one; none of you will escape!

The maniacal laughter echoed in the dark corner, mingling with Xiao Xun'er's screams from high above.

“Rumble——!!!”

The Golden Emperor Burning Heaven Flame erupted from Xiao Xun'er's body, transforming into a dazzling golden ball of light!
Her body hovered in the center of the cage, like a miniature sun, its light piercing through the clouds and illuminating the entire ancient realm in a golden glow.

But under this increasingly magnificent light, Xiao Xun'er's aura was like a candle flickering in the wind, gradually weakening. When the aura of the Golden Emperor Burning Heaven Flame reached its peak, her life force almost completely dissipated!
"Buzz, buzz, buzz—!"

Golden flames slowly detached from her body, and terrifying fire power raged through the ancient realm like a tsunami, scorching and distorting the space wherever it passed.

Even more astonishingly, this flame resonated with the entire ancient realm, as if becoming the core of the ancient realm, drawing all the energy of the ancient emperor's array scattered in various places to it!

"Boom--!"

The originally incomplete ancient emperor formation was instantly restored, with countless golden runes flowing along the formation lines, and an emperor's aura surpassing that of a saint quietly descended.

The tribal chiefs high above couldn't help but tremble and subconsciously held their breath.

"This is the power of our ancestors..."

Gu Yuan gazed at the floating Golden Emperor Burning Heaven Flame, his eyes filled with undisguised infatuation and greed.

As long as he obtains the Sword Emperor's inheritance, he can also control such power, and even surpass his ancestors!

"Father...don't make any more mistakes..." Just then, Xiao Xun'er's extremely weak voice rang out, as faint as a mosquito's buzz, yet it clearly reached Gu Yuan's ears.

Her remaining gaze was fixed on Gu Yuan, her eyes filled with pleading and despair.

Gu Yuan's expression instantly turned cold: "Even now, you still show no remorse! If it weren't for the Gu Clan, why would I be in this situation?"

The Soul Emperor smiled faintly and said, "Her bloodline has dried up, and she has lost all her cultivation. Now she is nothing but a cripple."

A daughter like this is just a burden to keep. If you can't bring yourself to do it, I can do it for you and help you completely sever this attachment.

"My ancient clan's affairs are none of your business!"

Gu Yuan glanced coldly at the Soul Emperor.

"Fine, if you don't want to, I'm too lazy to meddle."

Those who achieve great things don't concern themselves with trifles. If you continue like this, you'll be dragged down by her sooner or later.

The Soul Emperor remained calm and did not argue further.

His gaze swept past the crowd, landing on the area deep within the ancient realm that was perpetually shrouded in mist, and his expression became solemn.

"The Emperor-Slaying Formation and the Ancient Emperor Formation are both ready; it's time to open the Heavenly Tomb!"

As soon as he finished speaking, he stretched out his hand, and an immense, supreme power erupted from his palm, like an invisible giant hand, grabbing towards the mist deep within the ancient realm!
"boom--!"

After a loud bang, the thick fog that had been gathering for thousands of years deep in the ancient realm was instantly dispelled, revealing a huge black tomb!

The tomb was made entirely of an unknown black stone, covered with ancient runes, exuding an aura of vicissitude and mystery; it was the very essence of the Heavenly Tomb!

"The Heavenly Tomb is also an ancient treasure, what a pity."

The Soul Emperor's expression was cold, but there was not a trace of pity in his eyes.

For the sake of the Sword Emperor's legacy, any price is worth paying!
He waved his hand again, and that supreme power descended upon the Heavenly Tomb like a tidal wave!

…………

Meanwhile, within the Heavenly Tomb, six months passed quickly in the outside world, while three years flowed by within the Heavenly Tomb.

Xiao Yan sat cross-legged on the blue stone, and suddenly a dazzling seven-colored pattern appeared on his forehead. The pattern flowed like a living thing, exuding a rich aura of Xiao clan bloodline!
Three different kinds of strange flames floated around him, forming a dazzling ring of fire.

"Three Mysterious Transformations of Heavenly Fire!"

Xiao Yan let out a low shout, and as the incantation fell, the three different flames, as if summoned, transformed into three streams of light and surged into his body.

In an instant, his aura soared like a rocket, his battle qi surged and roared within him, and the air around him vibrated and buzzed!
"Not bad."

Xiao Xuan stood to the side, a relieved smile on his face, and said, "I was so focused on Ji Bai before that I neglected you."

Although the Xiao clan bloodline within you has declined, your talent is exceptionally rare. Now, with the replenishment of divine-grade bloodline power, your potential has been fully realized.

In just three years, through the Three Transformations of Heavenly Fire, he directly cultivated the Seven-Colored Clan Mark. His comprehension surpasses even mine back then.

"Thanks to the teachings of our ancestors."

Xiao Yan slowly finished his practice, his face filled with undisguised joy. Over the past three years, his gains had far exceeded his expectations.

Not only did he successfully fuse with the divine bloodline and cultivate the seven-colored clan pattern under the guidance of his ancestor, but he also absorbed all the battle qi left behind by Senior Hua Yu, and his cultivation level soared all the way to the peak of the ninth level Dou Zun!

He was only one step away from reaching the realm of a demigod!

Even the Emperor's Banner has been greatly improved in these three years. The Heavenly Tomb contains countless souls, and whenever he has free time, he will collect these souls into the Emperor's Banner.

Even so, after three years, he had only absorbed less than ten percent of the soul bodies. If he were given more time...

Just as Xiao Yan was lost in thought, a deafening roar suddenly came from above, like a thunderclap!
“Rumble——!!!”

(End of this chapter)